Category: Foreign
11 Nigerians die of COVID-19 in South Africa — Union
The Nigerian Union in South Africa (NUSA) says that 11 Nigerians have so far died of COVID-19 in that country. Mr Adetola Olubajo, President of ... Read More
Another 71 Nigerians trafficked to Lebanon arrive home
Seventy-one young Nigerian girls trafficked to Lebanon and seen in a video that had gone viral where they were crying for help had been rescued ... Read More
BREAKING: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Manea to Deliver Arafat Sermon
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Suleiman Al-Manea, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and Adviser at the Royal Court, will deliver Arafat sermon during this ... Read More
NIDCOM Chairman congratulates Agunbiade’s exemplary conduct in U.S. Navy
The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday applauded a Nigerian, Lt., Victor Agunbiade of the U.S. Navy for being a good ... Read More
Russia Plans to Set Up Base on Moon With China
Russia is planning to set up a research base on the moon, most likely in collaboration with China, the head of the Russian space agency ... Read More
NHRC reiterates commitment to protect rights of people
(NAN)Mr Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has reiterated the commission’s commitment to promote and protect human rights of all persons ... Read More
German Pharmacists Develop Gargle Test to Detect Coronavirus
Pharmacists at Germany’s University of Halle-Wittenberg have developed a way of detecting small amounts of coronavirus in gargling solution, a technique which could be used ... Read More
FG to review size of embassies abroad, TAC scheme – Onyeama
The Federal Government says it plans to review the operations of some of its embassies abroad as well the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme. Minister ... Read More
Trade in fake COVID-19 products booming amid demand surge — UNODC
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that illegal trade in fake or faulty COVID-19-related products is booming amid a surge ... Read More
Indonesia Imposes 10% VAT on Amazon, Google, Netflix, Spotify
Indonesia imposed a 10 percent Value-Added Tax (VAT) on sales by technology firms including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, and Google on Tuesday, as spending patterns shift ... Read More
Brazilian President Bolsonaro tested for coronavirus
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been tested for the novel coronavirus, local media cited the president’s office as saying on Monday. The right-wing populist president, ... Read More
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Selection of Hajj 2020 pilgrims to follow rigorous health standards
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has indicated that health standards are the primary selection criteria for Hajj 2020 pilgrims. As per the Saudi government’s ... Read More
Face Mask Mandatory, Gathering Ban During Hajj – Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia on Monday said all the intending pilgrims in 2020 Hajj must wear face masks at all times, while workers would ensure no overcrowding ... Read More
Notification of Physical Verification of Credentials and Travel Documents of Foreign Trained Graduates of the 2020 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Service Year
This is to inform all foreign-trained graduates who registered online for the 2020 Batch ‘A’ service year, whose credentials and travel documents are yet to ... Read More
FG condemns attack on Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta by Nigerians
The Federal Government has condemned the attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia by Nigerian citizens, describing the act as disgraceful and criminal. Minister ... Read More
Statement by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
In light that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to more than 180 countries around the world, and that deaths related to COVID-19 have reached almost ... Read More
Chad Runs to Nigeria for Electricity Supply
The chadian government has formally requested the Nigerian government to connect them to the Nigerian electricity grid. The request was presented by the Chadian Ambassador ... Read More
Oscar Award Moved to April Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The 2021 Oscars ceremony was moved to April from February on Monday due to the havoc caused in the movie industry by the coronavirus pandemic. ... Read More
Condolence Message on the Death of Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi
President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement on the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi: “It is with profound grief and sadness that we received the news ... Read More
Slovakia to Allow Travel From 16 More Countries, Ease Mask Rules
Slovakia will allow free travel to and from 16 more European countries from June 10 and no longer require face masks to be worn outside, ... Read More